Crude Oil Trade Operator – Singapore

About the role

The Crude Oil Trade Operator will join a global energy conglomerate’s Singapore trading team. Reporting to the Crude Operations Manager, the role bridges traders, shipping partners and finance to ensure smooth physical oil transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities with traders, counterparties, brokers, inspectors, agents, terminals and shipping teams.
• Oversee vessel nominations, cargo scheduling, loading and discharge operations.
• Monitor laytime and demurrage, ensuring timely execution.
• Prepare and manage full trade documentation, including Bills of Lading, invoices, Certificates of Quality and Letters of Credit.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively manage operational and contractual risks, resolve discrepancies and claims.
• Collaborate with finance teams to guarantee accurate invoicing and payment processing.

Required profile

• Degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in physical trade operations within the commodities sector.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, laytime/demurrage and trade documentation, especially Letters of Credit.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cargoes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective stakeholder management across trading, shipping and finance functions.

Required skills

• Incoterms knowledge
• Laytime and demurrage calculation
• Trade documentation handling (Bills of Lading, Certificates of Quality, Letters of Credit)